When I was six, my grandfather passed away. My mother took me outside and explained that he had turned into light. She told me that I could find him everywhere because everything in the world depends on light to survive. She said he was in the flowers, the animals, and within our loved ones. Over time, I came to understand that, for us, the term “God” was purely light and love.

This concept informs my work. I use materials like wood, fiber, paper, and light to investigate the universal connections that unite us. These organic and imperfect materials reflect the essence of humanity—layered, fragile, evolving, and resilient. My art explores shared human experiences in a world often fixated on division. I aim to create spaces that encourage reflection on what fundamentally connects us—our physical existence, emotions, and collective experiences. By focusing on universal concepts such as home, the body, and intangible emotions, I strive to nurture a sense of connection and understanding.

My artistic practice also reflects my personal exploration of the environment, tangible vs intangible. Growing up with a sense of displacement and uncertainty about my role in relationships and society, I turn to art to process these emotions and create meaning. My feelings of instability compel me to construct spaces and environments through installation where I can reclaim a sense of control. Through my work, I reverse the dynamic of being shaped by my surroundings and instead take an active role in shaping them. I explore how humans are light, living in environments made up of light;

we are light perceiving light.